the crowd
noun
: ordinary people : people who are not viewed or treated as special or unusual
kids trying to distinguish themselves from the crowd
She prefers to be one of the crowd.
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In the 42nd minute, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo held the ball near midfield, and audible boos came raining down from the crowd.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
The mayor floated the idea to place Williams on probation for six months, angering the city manager’s supporters in the crowd.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Despite a soggy start, the crowd stayed loud and energetic throughout the night.
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Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Davis resident Miles Branch, 13, sat in the crowd with his parents prior to the game’s start.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
The mayor floated the idea to place Williams on probation for six months, angering the city manager’s supporters in the crowd.
—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Despite a soggy start, the crowd stayed loud and energetic throughout the night.
—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Davis resident Miles Branch, 13, sat in the crowd with his parents prior to the game’s start.
—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for the crowd
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“The crowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crowd. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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